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Sweet Treat

by Lune

I skip and scout through Greenville in search of something sweet. My feet slap the sidewalk as I seek out my next treat. Sugared rainbow sherbert matches the setting sun— the festivities are rising. The city’s having fun! Puddles of rainbow sherbert make way for a marble stream. It flows under Liberty Bridge, and right into my dreams! I browse a bustling bakery as the stream flows along. Nearby, a local band plays the richest, most chocolatey song. Songs dance around us as we picnic in Falls Park. A finale of desserts would really make a spark! I’d like something yummy, maybe some peanut brittle, and some taffy and some toffy— I only want a little! I grab a fresh-squeezed lemonade with a cold, tangy sorbet. I’d stay here forever, if I could have my way! It’s the sweetest southern city, and I’ve made a friend or two, I say, “Hello!” to them, and then I say, “Hello!” to you! Greenville is a city crafted from candy and fun from sweet southern communities all melted into one! My steps bounce like gumdrops and my mouth gives a grin— I haven’t seen you in a while! Come visit me, my friend!

Lune is the newest member of the Say What Slam Team and was recently featured at the Visual & Verse Exhibit. She is an avid book collector and works professionally as a candy maker. Her witty and fun formal poetry explores family tragedy and current politics.

This project is supported in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council, City of Greenville ATax, and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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